Letters to the Editor 11/25/12

Congratulations to Bob and Kay Keselowski on the NASCAR championship of son Brad. Bob and Kay, along with Bob’s brother Ron, have pursued their family dream of motorsports excellence for decades in southeast Michigan. Their dedication to the sport of automobile racing was full of hard work, long hours, and nearly led to bankruptcy. But today, they get to taste “sweet victory.”

Having worked with Bob, Kay, and Ron in the late 1990s, I know them to be people of true integrity, with high moral standards and strong family bonds. Their success stands as a shining example of living the “American Dream.” In a world of faux heroes, it’s nice to see that good guys still can finish first.

Tim Culbertson

Waterford

Keep public schools locally controlled

Public education is just that, public. House Bill 6004, that the Michigan House is considering now would create a statewide school district that is run by gubernatorial appointees rather than a local board or even our elected state board of education.

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This goes against the very principle of a publicly accountable school district and education. Our students and their future are too important to turn into a political football. I strongly oppose House Bill 6004 and the loss of locally controlled schools. I hope our legislators will do the same.